Match report
Blackpool 3–3 Oxford United: A Thrilling Draw in League One
Blackpool
3–3
FT
Oxford United
May 21, 2021
In a high-octane match, Blackpool and Oxford United engaged in a thrilling League One encounter, ending in a 3-3 draw. Oxford United started strong with Matty Taylor scoring early, but Blackpool responded quickly with goals from Embleton and Dougall. The second half saw Oxford United fight back with goals from Atkinson and Shodipo, with Yates adding a late goal for Blackpool. Despite several yellow cards and substitutions, neither team could find a winning goal, resulting in a memorable draw.
Key Facts
- • Oxford United took the lead in the 7th minute with a goal from Matty Taylor.
- • Blackpool equalized in the 11th minute with a goal from E. Embleton.
- • K. Dougall scored for Blackpool in the 13th minute to give them a 2-1 lead.
- • R. Atkinson scored for Oxford United in the 52nd minute to level the score at 2-2.
- • J. Yates scored for Blackpool in the 54th minute to give them a temporary 3-2 lead.
- • O. Shodipo scored for Oxford United in the 74th minute to secure the draw.
Lineups
Blackpool
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Chris Maxwell (G)
- 20 Oliver Turton (D)
- 26 Daniel Ballard (D)
- 3 James Husband (D)
- 29 Luke Garbutt (D)
- 15 Demetri Mitchell (M)
- 39 Kevin Stewart (M)
- 12 Kenneth Dougall (M)
- 32 Elliot Embleton (M)
- 19 Ellis Simms (F)
- 9 Jerry Yates (F)
Substitutes
- 28 Stuart Moore
- 21 Marvin Ekpiteta
- 2 Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel
- 4 Jordan Thorniley
- 8 Keshi Anderson
- 6 Ethan Robson
- 14 Gary Madine
Oxford United
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 13 Jack Stevens (G)
- 14 Anthony Forde (D)
- 5 Elliott Moore (D)
- 22 Robert Atkinson (D)
- 3 Josh Ruffels (D)
- 17 James Henry (M)
- 8 Cameron Brannagan (M)
- 10 Mark Sykes (M)
- 27 Elliot Lee (F)
- 9 Matty Taylor (F)
- 30 Brandon Barker (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Simon Eastwood
- 4 Luke McNally
- 6 Alex Gorrin
- 20 Jamie Hanson
- 19 Daniel Agyei
- 7 Robert Hall
- 25 Olamide Shodipo
Timeline
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7' Oxford United Goal · Normal GoalMatty Taylor
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11' Blackpool Goal · Normal GoalE. Embleton · Assist: D. Mitchell
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12' Oxford United Card · Yellow CardC. Brannagan
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13' Blackpool Goal · Normal GoalK. Dougall · Assist: D. Ballard
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40' Blackpool Card · Yellow CardC. Maxwell
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46' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Ekpiteta · On: D. Ballard
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52' Oxford United Goal · Normal GoalR. Atkinson · Assist: A. Forde
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54' Blackpool Goal · Normal GoalJ. Yates · Assist: D. Mitchell
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55' Oxford United Card · Yellow CardMatty Taylor
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65' Blackpool Card · Yellow CardK. Stewart
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69' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Agyei · On: B. Barker
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69' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Shodipo · On: E. Lee
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72' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2Off: Keshi Anderson · On: E. Embleton
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73' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Lawrence-Gabriel · On: D. Mitchell
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73' Blackpool subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Madine · On: E. Simms
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74' Oxford United Goal · Normal GoalO. Shodipo
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90'+2 Blackpool subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Robson · On: J. Yates
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90'+5 Oxford United Card · Yellow CardM. Sykes
Match Stats
| Stat | Blackpool | Oxford United |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 62% | 75% |
| Offsides | 5 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 16 | 14 |
| Corners | 7 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 292 | 457 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 5 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 7 |
| Possession | 38% | 62% |
| Accurate Passes | 181 | 345 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 11 |
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Blackpool's quick response with goals from Embleton and Dougall within the first 15 minutes set the tone for the match.
- ▸ Oxford United's goal by R. Atkinson in the second half sparked a comeback, leading to a crucial equalizer by O. Shodipo late in the game.